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Taking a hair sample is quick and easy but since we get a lot of questions from people that are considering the test but have concerns that can be easily alleviated, and if you haven't seen it already here is the video explaining why everyone benefits from the test, and why it is such an incredible value for understanding your health.

Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers about hair testing:

Tissue mineral analysis, aka TMA of hair provides a window into how your body is doing, specifically the most recent 3 months despite how short or long your hair is (hair can be sampled from the scalp, pubic region, or underarms.

So why is hair such a good measurement of how your body is doing?



Ever think about why there diabetes is clearly on the rise?

Sometimes it seems like sugar is all around us!

Do you have children that are overweight at an early age, or are you yourself struggling with gaining weight easily?

Unfortunately, you may be already feeling the early effects of diabetes. 

Often I am asked: "What is the most important mineral in the body?"

My response: Reductive questions are easy to think about but do not help when your goal is like that of ours at Upgraded Formulas, namely to Live Optimally.

That being said, magnesium, if properly absorbed has to be one of the most important minerals you can take daily. 

Why is it so important and how do I know if I have enough?

Do As Japan Does, Not As I Say....

So why does the question of how much iodine to take result in discussion of the small island of Japan? 

Well, for a couple of reasons...